Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
16%
Union City, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$670
Population
1,693
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A charming small town split by the Saint Joseph River
Rural
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Historic
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River
Union City inhabits an incredible riverfront piece of landscape in southern Michigan just off State Route 60. This picturesque town retains a turn-of-the-century appearance thanks to its long-standing homes and well-preserved downtown district and Victorian architecture. Union City is a sleepy town, but there are a few local watering holes along Broadway Street including bars and cafes. Union Lake is just west of town and is a popular spot for fishing in the warmer months of the year. Union City’s relative seclusion is punctuated by its unique character, but all it takes is a short drive along the state routes and back roads that surround the town to be in any of the surrounding cities and towns.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,051
Average: $60,627
Education
211
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
680
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Union City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Union City, MI is $505 for a studio, $669 for one bedroom, $858 for two bedrooms, and $1,389 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union City has increased by 7.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$669/month
509 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union City, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-8
259 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
275 Students
Union City High School Early College
Public
Grades 9-12
3 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.